Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel, Munich
Rocco Forte’s The Charles Hotel is a sophisticated urban retreat located right on the edge of Munich’s Old Botanical Garden. Opened in 2007, the property was named in honor of Lord Charles Forte, the father of Sir Rocco Forte. Unlike many historic European hotels, this is a purpose-built gem, designed by the Berlin-based architectural firm Hilmer & Sattler und Albrecht with elegant Art Deco curves and a striking façade of cream-colored Sintra limestone.
The hotel is celebrated for its spaciousness, offering some of the largest guest rooms in the city. A botanical theme weaves through the property, reflecting its park-side setting, while the interiors are filled with curated art, including pieces by the famous Munich-born artist Franz von Lenbach. A standout feature for wellness enthusiasts is the spa, which houses an indoor pool that holds the title of the longest in Munich.
Families often find this spot surprisingly welcoming, as the hotel provides thoughtful touches like child-sized slippers and personalized amenities. For dining, the hotel’s restaurant, *Florio*, brings a touch of Mediterranean spirit to Bavaria, featuring a lush terrace that serves as a quiet escape from the city’s bustle.
Its location in the Maxvorstadt district is ideal for culture lovers. You are just a short walk from the famous museum quarter, including the Pinakothek galleries, and the historic Königsplatz square. With the main train station nearby, it serves as a perfectly positioned gateway for exploring both the heart of Munich and the wider Bavarian landscape.
Expert reviews
“Many of the city’s grand hotels go back 100 years or more. For newer luxury, check into the Charles Hotel, part of the Rocco Forte chain, which opened in 2007 in an eight-story limestone building close to the Kunstareal. The spa has a following among certain ladies who lunch.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Munich.
“The Charles Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel is one of the most prestigious new-build properties in Munich and has been regarded as such since opening in 2007 as part of a major regeneration project adjacent to the city’s old botanical gardens.”
What guests liked
- Great hotel
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
14 August 2025
If am going again to Munich i will book again at this Hotel , Location , Parking, Valet everything, even the breakfast
How they Hotel dealing with kids , and the cleanliness is amazing
Location one of the One
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10 August 2025
Would love to stay there again
A beautiful property and excellent location. Very peaceful
10 August 2025
Happy and sad
The hotel was in an excellent location
They have mix emotion you see them talk to them very friendly in your back they are evel I was over charged three times and talk to them they remove the charges then some one else in the evening return the charge
4 August 2025
Truly belongs on the LHW list
Upscale modern high quality almost all the amenities one would need and use at a great location.
19 June 2025
Great place to stay in Munich
Modern hotel, centrally located in the green area. Excellent staff, spacious and spacious room, quiet surroundings despite being in the centre of town.
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7 April 2025
One of the very best best best stay at Munich!
great breakfast, great smiling and helpful staff, great sauna and SPA, great dinner and good architecture of restaurant...
Too much chlorine in swimming pool, It can be salt electrochlorination system for better pool experience rather than chemical chlorine.
27 March 2025
Great service, great location.
The breakfast was very good. The staff were very friendly and helpful, very attentive without being overbearing.
4 March 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Fabulous hotel and superb staff - extremely helpful in every respect.
1 March 2025
A terrific option in Munich
Wonderful room, delightful service, and great location
Restaurant refurbishing meant limited in-house options which would be fine were it not for the pricey rates.
10 February 2025
One of the best hotels i’ve ever stayed at
Beautiful rooms, excellent breakfast, very friendly staff. The staff in every part of the hotel were very attentive and super friendly. I felt like i’m being pampered all the time.
Nothing at all, everything was perfect
24 December 2024
Great hotel near city center
+ spacious well designed rooms
+ quiet and comfortable near city center
+ nice SPA
+ friendliness everywhere
- restaurant not exceptional
- little inconsistencies in service
17 November 2024
An extremely comfortable and service oriented hotel for relaxing or exploring Munich
The customer service from the concierge, the front desk, the spa to the restaurant staff. The housekeeping was wonderful. Breakfast was excellent. Really lovely hotel with comfortable quiet room. The location away from the tourist area.
The steamroom wasn’t in service
28 October 2024
An exceptional stay with great comfort, delicious breakfast, and a perfect location for exploring Mu
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and thoughtfully furnished, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. The breakfast was a highlight of my mornings, with a wide variety of delicious options, from freshly baked pastries to healthy choices and local specialties. The hotel's location is unbeatable—centrally situated with easy access to key attractions, public transport, and lovely local restaurants. It made exploring Munich so convenient. Overall, a truly memorable experience!
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3 October 2024
Luxurious hotel that lives up to reviews.
Excellent accommodation. Staff friendly, courteous and helpful. Well located to the city. Luxurious room with everything included.
In other five star properties throughout Europe of equal standard the contents of the bar fridge came at no cost. The contents were included free.
26 September 2024
great location with great service
the service, food, spa, interior design
some parts need a little update
15 September 2024
Exquisite experience in the Rocco Forte Charles Hotel.
Everything about the Rocco Forte Charles Hotel was absolutely exceptional. We could not rate it highly enough and very much look forward to returning.
Perfect location. Excellent staff all round. Very clean. Excellent facilities. Excellent food.
29 August 2024
Perfect in every way!
Fantastic hotel. The bedrooms were op class, very spacious, well-lit, large and comfortable beds. Perfect in everyday actually!
24 July 2024
A really beautiful, well located hotel, with excellent restaurant
We loved breakfast, it was superb. We ate at the hotel in the evenings and that was very good.
Our room size was not as big as when we stayed there previously, and our curtains were not as blackout as before. However, this was very quickly rectified, the staff added new blackout so we had no further problem, very fast action, thank you so much
8 July 2024
it wad nice and quick
the space of the room and pathroom
there was no caroet in the rooms i booked
8 July 2024
A true five star hotel with all the facilities
A fantastic five star hotel with a wonderful breakfast and amazing wellness facilities
Everything was good
23 June 2024
We love staying at Rocco Fortr the Charles hotel, would definitely trying other hotels of the group in the world.
Your hotel team are very helpful and very nice. The breakfast was super good and the room was well furnished and comfortable.
16 June 2024
Excellent hotel and we highly recommend it & want to return there
The breakfast buffet was excellent & the food was delicious! The staff were wonderful. They were very welcoming and tremendously helpful. They went above and beyond to help us. The spa was also great especially the heated lounge chairs.
The pool temp was a bit too cold for us. Wish they had a hot tub.
8 June 2024
Excellent, comfortable stay. Very quiet
Beautiful and comfortable rooms, very nice breaks, close to everything
A little expensive
14 May 2024
Professional, good and nice place to stay
The hotel has been professional within most of the aspects of our stay. Even though we had several issues, those were professionally and quickly solved. The building is in a truly good conditions and placed in picturesque location. In addition I would like to mark out its SPA and wellness facilities, which are perfect!
Unfortunately one during the period of our stay - the room was not finished and its bathroom was left 50/50 prepared. It was fixed after our call, while still remained as a tick, which is not acceptable for the hotel of such caliber!
22 April 2024
Nice hotel with very accommodating staff a bit pricey given there was no access to the spa during our stay
Location & Staff
Lack of reasonable toiletries given the room price
Building development directly outside
Late notice that the spa was closed due to private booking … this was one of the reasons we originally booked.
11 March 2024
Other hotels should try to emulate the level of service provided by The Charles Hotel
Everything about the Charles was excellent. The staff, the breakfast, the bar, the accommodations could not have been better. Every question and every request were diligently handled. It could not have been better.
Do not change a thing. This is the perfect accommodation for a visit to Munich.
1 March 2024
Excellent stay in Munich. This hotel was the best choice to stay here.
Staff was very friendly. Room was very comfortable and clean. Excellent and healthy breakfast.
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24 February 2024
A 5 star hotel experience.
Luxurious accommodation in an excellent location.
The bathroom toiletries were very high quality.
Excellent spa.
Nothing to dislike
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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17 August 2025
Staff is amazing, location perfect
Wonderful stafff so friendly always ready to help